500SL Fuel Pump Brackets
September 2, 2024
John has been refurbishing the fuel pump brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
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500 SL Progress
August 29, 2024
Jonn has been cleaning up the wiper motor and mounting brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He then cleaned and checked the operation of the
ABS Mounting Bracket
February 28, 2024
Mauro has been painting the ABS mounting bracket for our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Doors
February 8, 2024
Workshop Manager John has been fitting up the doors of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Mercedes Wiring
November 29, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been sorting out the routing and assessing the condition of the wiring in our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
More Progress On Our Mercedes
November 27, 2023
Jonn has been fitting new callipers and pads along with a new fitting kit and braided flexi hose to the nearside front of our 1987
Back To It
October 6, 2023
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has begun on it once again. Various tasks have already been
Cut Back – Polishing the Body and Painting Final Parts of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
May 3, 2022
The paint and bodywork teams at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on the final processes of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration. Alan, one of
One Step Closer – More Bodywork and Removing the Window Regulators on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
February 16, 2022
The body team at Bridge Classic Cars are continuing at full pace to get the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL ready to head into the spray
Body Prep – Getting the 1987 Mercedes 500SL Ready for Paint
February 11, 2022
The 1987 Mercedes 500SL is in with the Bridge Classic Cars body shop to be prepared for its upcoming paintwork. Our technician Mauro has been
Reworking – Sanding and Preparing the Boot and Fuel Cap for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
February 9, 2022
The in-house paint and body team here at Bridge Classic Cars have begun work on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Mauro, one of our paint team,
Handmade – Armrest Covers for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 26, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has recently been making several new interior pieces for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL currently in for restoration. Lydia,
Carrying On – Inspection and Cataloguing Parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 25, 2022
Tamas, one of our amazing in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been inspecting and cataloguing the parts and pieces from the 1987
From Scratch – Trimming the Armrests on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 24, 2022
The in-house Trim Shop at Bridge Classic Cars can create just about anything. This time, our lead trimmer Brian has been trimming the armrests for
All Gone Through – Cataloguing Parts Off the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 21, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been busy assessing and cataloguing the next round of parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration project. Tamas,
Final Fitment – Door Cards on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
September 27, 2021
The art of interior trim is something our in-house trim experts have mastered over years of experience. A great example of this is the door
The Tactile Feeling – Retrimming the door panels on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL
September 14, 2021
Interior trim is one of the key elements of any restoration, and we here at Bridge Classic Cars have got probably the best in-house trim
500SL Centre Console
June 30, 2021
Craig’s Mercedes 500 SL restoration has taken a back seat recently but Brian has been working on covering the centre console by pulling tight the
Mercedes 500SL Dash and Panels
March 29, 2021
The trim shop has started on Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL trim which is being done in a Claret red. Kath has been painstakingly pouring over
Mercedes 500SL’s Trim Restoration Story Continues
February 12, 2021
Lydia has been focusing exclusively on Craig’s 500SL Mercedes interior restoration. Over the last week or so shes been working on the seat covers, re-working
Mercedes 500SL Interior Trim Continues
February 10, 2021
Lydia has been making the second front squab seat cover for our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. This included taking the cover off the frame which is
Mercedes 500SL Trim Update
January 29, 2021
Lydia has continued the work with Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Here we can see her sewing the piping on to the skirt for the seat.
Plastic Stitching For The Mercedes
January 28, 2021
We’ve been working on a plastic speaker panel for Craig’s Mercedes 500SL that needed to be stitched back together. This was done by attaching the
The Mercedes New Trim
January 20, 2021
Lydia, one of our trim shop technicians, has been working on preparing and creating the interior for Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL. A while ago Craig
Claret Interior For The Mercedes 500SL
January 15, 2021
Craig has recently decided on a colour for the interior of his 1987 Mercedes 500SL. The trim shop has just started tackling the trim which
500SL Mercedes’ New Robes
December 18, 2020
Our director Craig has had his Mercedes 500SL in for restoration for a while now. There are many choices to be made when you’re not
Workshop Walkabout
November 25, 2020
There’s been a lot going with week already and its only Wednesday! Take a look at what’s been going on s far. Range Rover Sport
The Mercedes Has Blue Blood
November 12, 2020
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has had its colour transformation initiated with a prep mask being applied in the engine bay. It then continued to have
Raptor Coating The 500SL
October 23, 2020
Our Director Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been with Anthony in our body shop this week. Anthony has been carrying out some extensive work on
Mercedes In Its Prime
October 1, 2020
Our stunning 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been in the paint shop having her primer sprayed ahead of being shaped and re-primed. Her owner, our Director
500SL Fuel Pump Brackets
September 2, 2024
John has been refurbishing the fuel pump brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
500 SL Progress
August 29, 2024
Jonn has been cleaning up the wiper motor and mounting brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
He then cleaned and checked the operation of the fuel pumps and brackets.
ABS Mounting Bracket
February 28, 2024
Mauro has been painting the ABS mounting bracket for our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Doors
February 8, 2024
Workshop Manager John has been fitting up the doors of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Mercedes Wiring
November 29, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been sorting out the routing and assessing the condition of the wiring in our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
More Progress On Our Mercedes
November 27, 2023
Jonn has been fitting new callipers and pads along with a new fitting kit and braided flexi hose to the nearside front of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
He then fitted a new shock absorber and secured it.
Back To It
October 6, 2023
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has begun on it once again.
Various tasks have already been completed such as replacing the bushes and ball joint on the front suspension. The car has been stripped back so work can continue on getting this classic Mercedes restored and back out on the road.
Cut Back – Polishing the Body and Painting Final Parts of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
May 3, 2022
The paint and bodywork teams at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on the final processes of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration.
Alan, one of our painters, has been working on cutting back the grey paintwork on the classic R107 in preparation for its polishing. This has to be done very carefully as to not damage the edges of the lacquer/clear coat on the car. A series of finer and finer wet sandpapers are used until the clearcoat is flat, uniform and flawless and then machine polished to a mirror polish.
Also, the team have painted the final pieces of trim on the car in the heavily durable black that other pieces of the car have been finished in.
One Step Closer – More Bodywork and Removing the Window Regulators on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
February 16, 2022
The body team at Bridge Classic Cars are continuing at full pace to get the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL ready to head into the spray booth.
Mauro has been working on getting every single surface of the iconic grand tourer into perfect shape for our painters to lay down the first coats of ”Selenit Grau”. That is the new chosen colour of the 500SL, originally available on the 280SL Pagodas in the 1960s.
The body team have also worked on getting the window regulators and all brackets, hinges, door strikers etc off of the car and catalogued. Not only for assessment but also to gain access to the inside of the doors to prep them for their new colour.
It’s all moving ahead with the 1987 Mercedes 500SL, and we’re excited to show you the next phase of the restoration on this classic Mercedes.
Body Prep – Getting the 1987 Mercedes 500SL Ready for Paint
February 11, 2022
The 1987 Mercedes 500SL is in with the Bridge Classic Cars body shop to be prepared for its upcoming paintwork.
Our technician Mauro has been working on getting the bodywork in the best order possible before it’s handed over to the paint team. He has been making sure that every panel is flat and smooth before the body goes in to be re-primed and then its full colour and clear coats are applied.
Things are moving quickly on the R107 500SL so make sure to check in on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for updates.
Reworking – Sanding and Preparing the Boot and Fuel Cap for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
February 9, 2022
The in-house paint and body team here at Bridge Classic Cars have begun work on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Mauro, one of our paint team, has been getting some of the panels and pieces ready for paint. The team is working on getting the boot lid and fuel cap have been getting worked on to match it up to the rest of the car in terms of its body lines and panel match.
After this is done, it will all be cleaned down thoroughly and stored while the rest of the car is being worked on.
Handmade – Armrest Covers for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 26, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has recently been making several new interior pieces for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL currently in for restoration.
Lydia, has taken the hand-cut pieces which Brian had previously made for the armrest covers and began to stitch to the pieces to cover to create the new covers which will be stretched and secured onto the armrests of the classic Mercedes convertible.
Keep a lookout on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration.
Carrying On – Inspection and Cataloguing Parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 25, 2022
Tamas, one of our amazing in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been inspecting and cataloguing the parts and pieces from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration project we are currently carrying out.
Each individual piece has been carefully inspected and noted down on a manifest to identify if anything is missing and what condition each part is in. This is a very important part of any restoration project we undertake here so if anything is needed to be ordered or sent away for refurbishment it can be done in time for the cars final assembly.
Tamas has gone through hundreds and hundreds of parts for this car, each of them has been individually wrapped and then put away into our parts department for safe keeping.
From Scratch – Trimming the Armrests on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 24, 2022
The in-house Trim Shop at Bridge Classic Cars can create just about anything. This time, our lead trimmer Brian has been trimming the armrests for the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL.
Beginning with the original piece, Brian hand-made a template for the new pieces which would find their way onto the armrest of the handsome R107.
Carefully careful traced his patterns onto the same stunning red leather that the rest of the car has been trimmed in. Then, with millimetre precision, Brian cut out the templates ready for when they will be stitched and finished by hand.
Expect to see much more on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page.
All Gone Through – Cataloguing Parts Off the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 21, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been busy assessing and cataloguing the next round of parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration project.
Tamas, has been going through each individual part to check its part number and operation/condition for when the car comes back in for final assembly. This is a crucial part of any restoration project so that replacements can be sourced or pieces can be sent off for refurbishment.
Expect to see a lot more on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page very soon.
Final Fitment – Door Cards on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
September 27, 2021
The art of interior trim is something our in-house trim experts have mastered over years of experience.
A great example of this is the door cards on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. These are all being entirely made in-house in our trim shop. The fit and finish of our interior pieces is world class thanks to our amazing team.
The door cards themselves were fabricated from scratch in order to best match the originals ensuring an extremely close fit to the same standards as they would have left the Mercedes trim shop in 1987, if not even better.
All of the associated trim pieces for the doors are also being retrimmed with the same level of care and attention to detail as the rest of the car which is currently under going full restoration here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Keep a look out on our News Page for more updates on the masterpiece of German engineering.
